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Architecture Features and Benefits
Secure Network Connectivity
Cisco 890 Series Routers deliver high performance with integrated security and threat defense. Network security has
become a fundamental building block of any network, and Cisco routers play an important role in embedding security
at the customer’s access edge. Cisco recognizes this requirement, so Cisco 890 Series Routers are equipped with
security hardware acceleration and Cisco IOS Software (by default, a universal image with Advanced IP Services
feature license). This Cisco IOS Software feature set facilitates hardware-based IPsec encryption on the
motherboard and provides a robust array of security capabilities such as Cisco IOS Firewall, content filtering, IPS
support, IPsec VPNs (DES, 3DES, and AES), SSL VPN, tunnel-less Group Encrypted Transport VPN, DMVPN, Easy
VPN server and client support, Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Version 2.0, and Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) in one solution set. Cisco IOS Content Filtering uses an innovative website caching and rating architecture
to deliver the scalability and flexibility of an enterprise-class filtering solution at a breakthrough price point (Figure 3).
This solution is scalable and easy to maintain, and is ideally suited for small businesses and enterprise small branch
offices. Cisco 890 Series Routers come with a comprehensive security solution that protects organizations’ networks
from known and new Internet vulnerabilities and attacks while improving employee productivity.
Figure 3. Cisco IOS Content Filtering with a Cisco 890 Series Router
Metro Ethernet Connectivity
Cisco 890 Series Routers are ideal for service provider deployments as Metro Ethernet customer premises
equipment (CPE). Cisco 891 and 892 Integrated Services Routers include two onboard WAN interfaces, one Gigabit
Ethernet WAN port with an RJ-45 connector and a SFP socket (Cisco 892F only), and one Fast Ethernet WAN port
to support the high-bandwidth demands of Metro Ethernet deployments. The router also provides failover protection
and load balancing. The 8-port managed switch provides enough LAN ports for connecting multiple devices, and the
optional PoE capability can supply power to IP phones or other devices. The Cisco 890 Series provides significant
value to customers by simplifying deployment of Ethernet WAN services with end-to-end OAM, SLA monitoring and
verification, and configuration management, resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduced operating
expenses (OpEx).
The following Metro Ethernet features are supported for the Cisco 890 Series:
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E-LMI: Basic configuration for detection and isolation of connectivity in the Metro Ethernet network
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E-LMI: Automated configuration of customer edge based on profiles configured:
Layer 2 connectivity management
Ethernet LMI for the customer edge
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Metro Ethernet OAM:
Debugging hierarchy of Ethernet networks
Layer 2 service performance monitoring
